• 0.8FTE – 1.0FTE negotiable | SCHADS Level 6
• LOCATION: Although our Head Office is in Hobart, we welcome applications from anywhere in Tasmania
• Fixed term, until 30 June 2027

Volunteering Tasmania is the peak body for volunteering in Tasmania, representing the interests of all Tasmanians involved in volunteering through community engagement programs and services, advocacy, research and policy development.

Our Vision: An inclusive, thriving, and celebrated culture of community participation.

Our Purpose: To strengthen and enhance volunteering through leadership, education and connection.

Volunteering Tasmania creating positive change through our values:

Inclusion - We foster a culture of belonging.

Integrity – We act with purpose, accountability, and transparency.

Connection - We engage and collaborate with curiosity and intent.

THE ROLE

The Project and Events Coordinator will be responsible for the delivery of a range of projects and events, including the ‘Future of Volunteering’ Project activities designed to reduce organisational barriers to volunteering and support a more cohesive and coordinated volunteering sector that is better positioned to adapt to changing circumstances and needs.

Key duties will include:

• Facilitating stronger networks and collaboration across the sector to support ongoing learning and development.
• Planning and delivering regional workshops.
• Planning and delivering a statewide symposium.
• Coordinating the annual Tasmanian Volunteering Awards.
• Supporting Volunteer Involving Organisations (VIOs) and local Council areas to implement place-based, best practice recruitment, training, management, and retention strategies.
• Supporting local Councils and VIOs to implement strategic, innovative solutions to overcome persistent and emerging challenges.

How to Apply

• Do NOT click ‘Apply Now’. Follow the instructions below to apply.
• In the first instance, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Project and Events Coordinator enquiry via Ethical Jobs to request a Position Description.
• To apply, email [email protected], using the subject line: Project and Events Coordinator application via EthicalJobs. Applications must include a cover letter addressing all selection criteria in the PD (no more than 3 pages) and a separate CV.